Denver Cheese Omelet Recipes

THE DENVER OMELET

Steps:

• Beat eggs until just combined; do not over-beat.
• Melt butter in a skillet over high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle in a nice pinch of salt and a touch of pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until onions start to soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed. Quickly run the spatula along the edges of the omelet.
• Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over the omelet. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half with your spatula and transfer to a plate.

OVEN DENVER OMELET

Steps:

• Beat eggs and half and half until light and fluffy.
• Stir in the cheese, ham, green pepper,onion and parsley.
• Pour into a greased 9in square baking dish.
• Bake at 400* for 25 minutes or until set.

OVEN DENVER OMELET

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the cheese, ham, green pepper and onion. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. , Bake at 400° for until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

BAKED DENVER OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch round baking dish.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham and continue cooking until heated through, 5 minutes more.
• Beat eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in Cheddar cheese and ham mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until eggs are browned and puffy, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

DENVER CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs, water, salt and pepper set aside.2. In a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and green pepper in butter for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add ham and sauté 1 minute longer. Transfer to a small bowl. With a paper towel, wipe browned bits from skillet to prevent egg from sticking.3. In skillet over medium heat, melt butter until it foams and begins to turn golden. Pour egg mixture into skillet stir in vegetable-ham mixture. Cook for 30 seconds or until egg mixture begins to set. Use a spatula and run around edge of skillet. Lift edges while tilting pan and let uncooked center portion run under cooked portion.4. When set but still creamy, remove from heat and sprinkle cheese over center of omelet. Using spatula, lift one-third of omelet and fold over cheese. Fold opposite side over. Roll omelet out of pan onto a warm plate.5. Cut individual servings and garnish with parsley. To Microwave: In a 9-inch glass pie plate, place onion, green pepper and 1 tablespoon butter. Microwave at 100% power (700 watts) for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add ham and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave at 100% power for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Pour egg mixture into pie plate stir to blend. Microwave at 100% power for 4 minutes or until eggs are set but moist, stirring after each minute. Sprinkle cheese over top. Microwave at 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Fold and serve as directed above.

DENVER OMELET PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, onion powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in the potatoes, cheese, ham and green pepper. , Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Garnish with tomato slices.